Forklift Operator

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products.

We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
 The incumbent will have the primary responsibilities for loading finished goods to internal and external customers and facilities, unloading finished goods and raw materials from outside vendors while verifying accuracy. It will be the responsibility of the incumbent to achieve excellence in executing the assigned inventory stocking, counting and picking plans. Also, this Warehouse Associate position will adhere to all OSHA warehouse and forklift safety rules and company's safety policies and procedures.

This includes safety awareness and practices, safely driving, loading, unloading, staging of product inside and outside of the warehouse operations.

 In addition, the Warehouse Associate will be responsible and accountable for working collaboratively with the warehouse operations team and fleet operations to create a positive and productive work environment. This Warehouse Associate position reports directly to the Supervisor,
 Warehouse Services.

 Essential Duties
 Maintain a working knowledge of safe and proper lift truck operations according to OSHA and Hawk’s policies. Properly wear safety PPE at all times. Work safely and follow safety procedures. Operate lift truck in accordance with OSHA and Hawk’s policies. Routinely perform housekeeping duties.
 Load and unload (rail/trucks), transfer finished goods and raw materials to various designated warehouse storage yards and locations. Pick orders and load timely and accurately, print BOL’s, while following proper loading procedures at all times. Load finished goods on trucks for transfer to internal and external customer’s facilities. Assist with physical inventory and cycle counts as required.
 Maintain working knowledge of proper rail car and truck trailer loading, handling and staging. Maintain neat, clean and orderly work area (truck, trailer and warehouse). Maintain accurate product count and bin locations. Continuous improvement is evident in every facet of job performance. Consistently perform job at the highest possible level, setting high standards for safety, accuracy and efficiency.
 Work collaboratively with the warehouse operations team and fleet operations to create a positive and productive work environment. Assist in all areas of the Logistics operation as assigned by management.
 Qualifications Required
 1+ years of Supply Chain/Mobile Equipment experience Required

 General Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
 Ability to work under limited supervision
 Entry math, analytical skills
 Intermediate organization and scheduling skills
 Entry customer service skills

 Technical Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Entry level operating knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (PS or SAP)
 Acquaintance with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS
-RF),
 Entry level working with Inventory Management Systems and processes, such as FIFO, LIFO, WIP, Physical counts, Cycle counts and process controls
 Familiar with standard warehousing and distribution concepts, practices & procedures
 Intermediate working knowledge of lift truck operations

 Physical Demands
 Stationary Position
- Move/Traverse
- Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
 Transport/Lifting - Constantly
 Transport/Carrying
- Exerting Force/Pushing
- Exerting Force/Pulling
- Ascend/Descend
- Balancing
- Position Self/Stooping - Constantly
 Position Self/Kneeling - Constantly
 Position Self/Crouching - Constantly
 Position Self/Crawling
- Reaching
- Handling - Frequently
 Grasping
- Feeling - Occasionally
 Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
 Communicate/Hearing - Occasionally
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